Sumitomo General Catalog 2025-2026

Grooving Tools GWCS Series / GWCI Series

Double Clamp for External L-Shaped (Side Cut) Shallow Grooves

External

External Grooving GWCS

Fig 1

Note 1: Rake angle α ° varies depending on the insert grade.

Refer to the insert table at the bottom of this page for details.

CW

Note 2: Figure shows right hand (R) tool.

LF

Rake Angle: R

F

Holder

Parts 

Dimensions (mm)

Cutting Edge Distance

Cutting Edge Height

Stock

Flat Screw Wrench Clamp Double Screw Wrench

Overall Length

Height Width

Width of Cut Max. Groove Depth

Cat. No.

Fig

R L

N m

N m

HB LFWFHF CW

GWCS R/L2020-3 GWCS R/L2525-3

  20 20 125 25 20 .33 to 2.80.8 to 2.5 1 1   25 25 150 30 25 .33 to 2.80.8 to 2.5 1 1

BFTX0409N 3.4 TRX15 CCM6B R/L WB6-20 TL/T 5.0* LT20

GWCS R/L2020-15   20 20 125 27 20 1.00 to 1.45 2.0 GWCS R/L2020-25   20 20 125 27 20 1.50 to 2.30 3.5 GWCS R/L2020-35   20 20 125 27 20 2.50 to 4.80 5.0 GWCS R/L2525-15   25 25 150 32 25 1.00 to 1.45 2.0 GWCS R/L2525-25   25 25 150 32 25 1.50 to 2.30 3.5 GWCS R/L2525-35   25 25 150 32 25 2.50 to 4.80 5.0

2 1 3 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 4 1

BFTX0511N 5.0 TRX20 CCM8U R/L WB8-22 TL/T 5.0* LT27

* mark: Cermet inserts have a recommended tightening torque of 4N·m. Right-handed (R) tool holders can be used with left-handed (L) inserts. * Refer to TGA insert group numbers on pages F45 and F46 for GWCS holder applicable inserts. Select applicable inserts for the holders by using matching group numbers. * Right-handed (R) tool holders are compatible with right-handed clamps (CCM ○□ R) and left-handed double screws (WB ○ -2 ○ TL). Left-handed (L) tool holders are compatible with left-handed clamps (CCM ○□ L) and right-handed double screws (WB ○ -2 ○ T).

Screw-on for Internal Diameter Shallow Grooving

Internal

Internal Grooving GWCI

Fig 1

GAMF

DCON

DMIN

Note 1: Rake angle α ° varies depending on the insert grade. Refer to the insert table at the bottom of this page for details. Note 2: Figure shows right hand (R) tool.

H

CW

30

LF

Rake Angle: R

Holder

Parts 

Dimensions (inch / mm )

Cutting Edge Height

Min. Bore Diameter

Cutting Edge Distance

Stock

Flat Screw Wrench

Overall Length

Rake Angle

Width of Cut

DiameterHeight

Max. Groove Depth

Gauge Insert

Group No.

Cat. No.

Fig

R L

N m

DCON H LF WF HF DMIN GAMF CW

GWCI R/L163 ● ● GWCI R/L204 ● ● GWCI R/L325   GWCI R/L432  

1 TGA_3___ 1 BFTX0409N 3.4 TRX15

14° .013 to .110 .020 to .080

1.000 .905 7.850 .690 .453 1.380

1.250 1.181 10.0 .890 .590 1.580 16 ° .050 to .189 .070 to .100 2/3/4 TGA_4___ 1 BFTX0511N 5.0 TRX20

1 TGA_3___ 1 BFTX0409N 3.4 TRX15

25 23 220 17.5 11.5 35 14° 0.33 to 2.80 0.5 to 2.0

32 30 250 23.0 15.0 40 16° 1.25 to 4.80 1.7 to 2.5 2/3/4 TGA_4___ 1 BFTX0511N 5.0 TRX20

Right-handed (R) tool holders can be used with left-handed (L) inserts. *Refer to TGA insert group numbers on pages F45 and F46 for GWCI holder applicable inserts.

● Rake angle when fitted on a holder ( E ) Coated Carbide Carbide Coated Cermet

Cermet SUMIBORON SUMIDIA AC530U H1 T3000Z T1500A BN2000 DA2200

External Grooving GWC GWCS Internal Grooving GWCI R/L325 Internal Grooving GWCI R/L432

10°

20°

10°

10°

11°

-4°

-9°

-1°

-1°

-6°

-11°

-1°

F44

l = USA Stocked item  = World Wide Warehouse Item

N m Recommended Tightening Torque (N·m)

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